This travel blog shares road trips, adventures, and night sky photography—capturing stories, images, and moments from dark-sky parks, scenic backroads, and hidden landscapes.

Winter Night Sky Photography in Utah’s National Parks
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Winter Night Sky Photography in Utah’s National Parks

In January 2024, I set out on a winter night sky photography trip across Utah’s legendary national parks. From Delicate Arch glowing under Orion in Arches, to The Watchman beneath the Milky Way in Zion, to snow-covered hoodoos in Bryce Canyon, it was an unforgettable journey through some of the darkest skies in the world.

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Night Sky Photography in Oregon: Crater Lake, Coast & Alyn Wallace
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Night Sky Photography in Oregon: Crater Lake, Coast & Alyn Wallace

In July, I traveled across Oregon for an unforgettable night sky photography workshop—from the dark skies of Crater Lake to the rugged beauty of the Oregon Coast. Along the way, I met one of my biggest inspirations, Alyn Wallace. From chasing the Milky Way to exploring hidden gems like Secret Beach and Gold Beach, this trip reshaped how I see both photography and myself.

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Chasing the Northern Lights in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – Lake Superior Night Sky Adventure
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Chasing the Northern Lights in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – Lake Superior Night Sky Adventure

In this spring road trip through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I chased the Northern Lights along frozen Lake Superior, met Yooperlite hunters, visited waterfalls, and even saw the rare Zodiacal Light. Here’s everything I experienced—and why the UP is a hidden gem for night sky lovers.

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